Winners of the last two editions of this group III over 2,850 meters, Filwell (2022) et Meslois Granite (2023) were trying to add a second Prix de l’Île d’Oléron to their list of achievements. Facing them, formidable competitors in the specialty were also there, such as Jazz In Montreux or even Halfwhich, unlike the first two cities, did not have to give 25 meters. At the age of 9, Filwell showed itself to be imperial in returning to success and securing a fourth group. Closer in the wake of Flask in front of the stands, the protégé of Pierre Levesque came to take the advantage Jazz In Montreux on the descent, before checking. Alone in the lead at the entrance to the straight, after having accelerated well in the final bend, this son of Qwerty went towards success (mileage reduction 1’12”2), while Good Girl Marceaux sprinted very well to take first place. “Arriving next to Jazz In Montreuxmy horse started a littleexplains Adrien Lamy, winner of the first two mounted races of the meeting. I didn’t have much choice but to take the lead. I thought about braking on the way up but he was really going. He was very strong, and got off to a good start. It’s great.” Very few horses have gone 25 meters to win in this event: since 2010, there have previously been two: Sleeve Uppercut (2014) et Tréabat Diamond (2021).
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